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How to get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam by metro and train?

From Alkmaar to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the SPR train from Alkmaar station to Haarlem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    46 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alkmaar to Rotterdam by metro and train via IC, IC and D

To get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Alkmaar station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    68 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alkmaar to Rotterdam

The distance between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands is approximately 106.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alkmaar to Rotterdam by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alkmaar

Alkmaar is located at Alkmaar, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Alkmaar, Station.

Train stations close to Alkmaar:

  • Alkmaar Noord
  • Alkmaar

Bus stations close to Alkmaar:

  • Alkmaar, Station
  • Onbekend, Alkmaar Station In

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Rotterdam, Zuidplein.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Zuidplein (Perron G)
  • Zuidplein Perron A

Alternative route from Alkmaar to Rotterdam by metro and train via IC, IC and D

To get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Alkmaar station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    68 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC, Bus line D.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line D.

  • Is there a direct train between Alkmaar and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Alkmaar to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    The SPR train line goes from Alkmaar station near Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Amsterdam Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Alkmaar to Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Alkmaar and Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Alkmaar to get to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get on the SPR train from the Alkmaar station near Alkmaar in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Alkmaar and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Amsterdam Centraal station, which is closest to Rotterdam in Netherlands.

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